Description
When ordering from the US, parcels may be subject to import tax and duty charges, which the buyer is responsible to pay.
“The Gaze”
She is peeking around the corner very innocently, wearing a flowing gown. You will fall in love with this piece!
The perfect size at approximately 16 to 17″ tall (depending on marble) and just under 13″ wide. You can specify custom patina colors and brightness. Heavy black felt covers the bottom as well as the back. The three tone patina is very subtle, and it makes the piece look wonderfully antique.
High Quality Antique 3-Tone Patina
How Is It Made? |
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The “Lost Wax” Process |
| What gives bronze art value beyond that of a “souvenir” that ends up in a closet? There are many reasons including cost of materials (bronze, silicone for molds, tools, ovens, etc.) The main reason is that there are very few people trained in the tedious process, practiced by the ancient Greeks and Romans.Bronze sculpture is not easy to make and there are many time consuming, difficult steps involved. In a world of hi-tech mass production, bronze casting remains essentially unchanged. Each of our genuine bronze castings is in reality an “original” and the following explains why. These are the basic steps involved in creating a bronze Sculpture using the classic “cire perdue” (lost wax) process: |
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| All bronze pieces are cast from a wax model regardless of the original material the model was sculpted. A silicone mold is made from the artist’s finished piece, and a hollow wax cast is drawn from this mold. The wax is then repaired, re-worked and finished to the sculptor’s specifications. Prior to creating a ceramic shell (explained below), vents are attached within the wax model. These vents are necessary in difficult areas where gas may accumulate such as hips, limbs, and neck. The vents allow the gas to escape when the molten bronze is poured and will prevent air pockets from forming and exploding the ceramic shell. The ceramic shell is one of the few materials the can withstand the heat of the molten metal.When the wax cast is hardened and the vents are in place a ceramic shell is formed over the wax. This shell is made by dipping the wax into a slurry, coating it with sand, drying and repeating the process up to 14 times. A core consisting of plaster, ground brick and water is poured into the interior of the wax mold. After the ceramic shell and core have set, the mold is fired in an oven, the wax is melted and the ceramic shell is left intact. This process is known in French as “cire perdue” (lost wax). Molten bronze is now poured into the cavity left by the melted wax. When the bronze is cooled, the shell is chipped away using a hammer and chisel. The bronze must now be repaired and finished. This step is called When shopping for bronze art work, beware of terms such as “cold cast” or Special ! Combine orders and receive discount and free shipping.
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| Medium | Bronze |
| Listed By | Dealer or Reseller |
| Date of Creation | 2000-Now |
| Region of Origin | US |
| Largest Dimension | 12″ – 24″ |
| Original/Reproduction | Reproduction |
| Subject | mirror |
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